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A neighbor had a calf yesterday and he seemed to be very small. The cow raised a good calf last year and is about 6 year old angus. He used a new bull (angus) for this season and this years calf I quess weighs about 50 pounds and seemed to be weak. We got the calf and cow penned up and milked...

Has anyone ever use switch grass hay or know anything about it ??

I have four AngusX heifers I would like to AI. The first calves I will just sell at auction. I would like to get these heifers freshened with as little problem as possible. My question is should I just look for semen from an easy calving angus bull or is there another breed that would ensure...

I have a cow that is due to calve any day now. Yesterday I noticed that sometimes when she lays down she appears to prolapse out of her vagina. It is about the size of a grapefruit. When she stands it goes back in. This is the first time I have seen this and I have a couple of questions. First...

I know this subject has been around before but here goes....today when I was checking my cows I noticed that one had clearish brownish mucus hanging from her vagina. SO the question is... How long now ??? We are new to cows, had steers before, in fact this will be our first calf.

I recently aquired four new heifers. The recomendation from or extension office is, Vaccinations 7- way clostridial Respiratory (IBR, BVD, PI3, BRSV virus vaccines, consider Pasteurella) Brucellosis for replacement heifers. What are you all using to cover all of this ?? Two of the heifers I am...

Couple of questions about hay belly. What causes it ? Will it go away ? If so how long does it take for it to go away ?

I know this subject comes oup often but my question is this. I have two heifers new to the farm. Thsy are Angus/Herfords cross weigh approximatly 350#. They are eating, drinking, playing with the dog and other calves. We have had them for about 5 weeks now and they are still as loose as pea...

At what age can you expect t o see a heifers first cycle ??

Okay I think this worked this time. So what do uou think, Just bought her form the sale barn. Got a good deal on her. Supposed to bed 3 months bred.

Ok gang what do you think. Im not easily offended so have at her.

From my experience with rasing other animals, I know that for instance with dogs when they are about 6-8 weeks they are structurally proportioned pretty close to what they will be as adults. From there on untill they are full grown they can be all over the place. My question is this. If you are...

I have two steers that have green discharge from both eyes. Eyes look clear but both have a greenish discharge. Is it pink eye and if so whats the best way to treat it ? Ill try to post pics tommorow when I get home from my other job. What are the first signs of pink eye ? This is my first year...

I have seen range cubes at the feed store and have talked top some of the old timers in my area and they said that they would only feed them to cows. Any benifites to feeding range cube to steers as a suplement?? Those that do feed range cubes, Why and how do you used it ?? Thanks :D :D

I recently bought my first steers. My question is what does everyone feed as grain through the winter and how much. I know that there are probably many opinions on this subject. Currently I am feeding 12% sweet feed with corn in the evening. We still have good pasture and will start feeding good...

I have a steer that is scoured all of the time. Always a mess. But... he seems to be fine. Always eats and drinks well, usually the pig at the trough, plays with the dog when he out in the fields. He also seems to be growing and gaining weight fine. At least he is keeping up with the others...

How often do you worm ? Do you routinly worm or wait till you see signs that you have them? When you do treat for worms, What do you use ? I'm new and learning so all suggestions are appreciated. Thanks

I am considering buying a few bred cows/heifers and putting them out with the three steers I bought in September. The steers avg 475# when I bought them. Questiosn is, Is it ok to mix em up especilly when calves start dropping in early spring. Any thoughts or suggestions....Just so ya know, the...

oOk here they are. Me first three. Any thoughts. I bought them a the local sale barn. Avg wt 475 when I got them. :)

What is the best weight to take your steers to the sale. Some I have heard and read ranges from 600-1000lbs. Or is it more profitable to finish them out and sell them. Any ideas on when you get the best return ?? Thanks